Bin 798 RWT Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 25 years from vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled prime ribeye steak, mature cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Launched internally in 1995 as a secret 'Red Winemaking Trial' (hence the moniker RWT), this wine represented a bold, contemporary departure from Penfolds' traditional winemaking philosophy. While the legendary Grange championed multi-regional blending and robust American oak maturation, RWT was designed to showcase the singular terroir of the Barossa Valley matured exclusively in fine French oak. First released with the 1997 vintage, it redefined Australian Shiraz by prioritizing aromatic complexity, plush textures, and fleshy fruit over sheer muscular power. Now officially designated as Bin 798, it stands as a modern masterpiece of elegance and opulent Barossa character.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1844 by Dr. Christopher and Mary Penfold at Magill Estate in the Mount Lofty foothills, Penfolds represents one of the foundational cornerstones of Australian fine wine. Over nearly two centuries, the house evolved from crafting fortified tonics to pioneering modern multi-regional and multi-vineyard blending across South Australia's premier terroirs, including the Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale, and Coonawarra. Soils span from rich terra rossa over limestone to weathered ironstone and alluvial clays under warm Mediterranean climates tempered by maritime breezes. Under the long-term stewardship of Chief Winemaker Peter Gago, the house adheres to Sustainable Winegrowing Australia standards while preserving an unmistakable house style defined by meticulous fruit classification, submerged-cap fermentation, and structured maturation in American and French oak hogsheads. Benchmark bottlings such as Grange (Bin 95), Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, and Yattarna Chardonnay define the apex of collectible New World viticulture.
🍇 Grapes
100% Shiraz
🍷 ABV
14.5